Augmentation index and carotid intima-media thickness are differently related to age, C-reactive protein and oxidized low-density lipoprotein

• Published in: Journal of hypertension Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 819
• Main Authors: Kampus, Priit, Kals, Jaak, Ristimäe, Tiina, Muda, Piibe, Ulst, Kai, Zilmer, Kersti, Salonen, Riitta M, Tuomainen, Tomi-Pekka, Teesalu, Rein, Zilmer, Mihkel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.04.2007
• Subjects: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Biomarkers - blood; Blood Pressure; C-Reactive Protein - metabolism; Carotid Artery Diseases - blood; Carotid Artery Diseases - physiopathology; Carotid Artery, Common - diagnostic imaging; Carotid Artery, Common - metabolism; Carotid Artery, Common - physiopathology; Female; Heart Rate; Homocysteine - blood; Humans; Inflammation Mediators - blood; Lipoproteins, LDL - blood; Male; Middle Aged; Oxidative Stress; Predictive Value of Tests; Regression Analysis; Tunica Intima - diagnostic imaging; Tunica Intima - metabolism; Tunica Intima - physiopathology; Tunica Media - diagnostic imaging; Tunica Media - metabolism; Tunica Media - physiopathology; Ultrasonography, Interventional; Vascular Resistance

Ageing, plasma circulating C-reactive protein (CRP), oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) and homocysteine (Hcy) are associated with atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between age, inflammatory and oxidative stress-related markers with functional and structur...